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Putin
Ukraine: ‘Putin Uses IRBM Near NATO Border in Response to His Hallucinations,’ Calls for UN Action
Ukraine calls Russia’s Oreshnik strike on Lviv a “grave threat” to Europe, demanding strong international responses and action at the UN and NATO.
Jan. 9, 2026
Russia
Russia Claims Second Oreshnik Missile Strike on Ukraine Was ‘Retaliation’ for Attack on Putin Residence
Moscow says it struck Ukraine with an Oreshnik missile overnight in response to an alleged attack on Putin’s residence, claiming it hit drone production and energy sites.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2026
Ukraine
Quiet in Washington, Loud in Kyiv: Behind-the-Scenes Peace Efforts Collide With Kremlin Attacks
A near-final US-Ukraine security deal, possible Trump-Zelensky meeting, and fresh Russian strikes expose the widening gap between Western diplomacy and battlefield reality.
Jan. 9, 2026
Russia
Trump’s Venezuela Policy Spurs Fears of Global Precedent, Experts Say
Washington panel raises questions over US power, Venezuela’s future, and implications for Russia and China
Jan. 9, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Sanctions: Trump’s Greenlight Meets Wall of Shrugs on Capitol Hill
Lawmakers talk tough on Russia – but aides say the final text of the revised, bipartisan bill Trump supposedly approved has yet to gain agreement on both sides of the aisle.
Jan. 9, 2026
Russia
‘A Political Choice’ – South Africa Hosts BRICS Naval Drills With Russia, China, Iran
The 2026 “Will for Peace” exercise (formerly known as Mosi III) coast drew criticism from within the government itself. Nor is it likely to improve relations with US President Donald Trump.
Jan. 8, 2026
Russia
Chechnya After Kadyrov – a System Built on 1 Man Faces Its Reckoning
If speculation about Ramzan Kadyrov’s health is well-founded, he may loosen his iron grip on the Chechen Republic sooner rather than later. What then?
Jan. 8, 2026
US
French Researcher Laurent Vinatier Freed in Russia-France Prisoner Swap
The French researcher was released in exchange for Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin after being arrested under Russia’s “foreign agents” law in June 2024.
Jan. 8, 2026
Russia
Putin’s Moneyman Dmitriev Reportedly Received by US Embassy in Paris After Coalition Talks
French media Le Monde, citing a “well-informed source,” said the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund was in Paris after Tuesday’s talks, raising questions over sanctions and entry rules.
Jan. 8, 2026
Trump’s 2026
Trump rang in 2026 with threats against Iran and a stunning grab for Venezuela, signaling a volatile new world order driven by oil, power, and unilateral force.
Jan. 8, 2026
Energy
Drone Damages Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Oil Tanker in Black Sea
A drone strike on a tanker off Turkey’s coast adds to mounting pressure on Russia’s shadow fleet, as Ukraine and its allies increasingly target vessels used to bypass oil sanctions.
Jan. 8, 2026
US
US Immigration Officer Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis, Sparking Protests
Protests were set to resume in Minneapolis after ICE agents shot dead 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good during an encounter, with city leaders rejecting Trump claims she posed a terrorist threat.
Jan. 8, 2026
US
Russia Condemns US Seizure of Bella-1 Tanker as ‘Illegal Use of Force’
Russia’s Foreign Ministry condemned the US seizure of the Bella-1 tanker as illegal, accusing Washington of violating international maritime law and endangering the civilian crew.
Jan. 8, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Issues Evacuation Warning for Citizens in Iran
Ukraine’s foreign ministry has urged its citizens to leave Iran amid simmering protests, advising them to avoid confrontations with local authorities.
Jan. 8, 2026
US
Trump Team Works Up Sweeping Plan to Control Venezuelan Oil for Years to Come
Washington is weighing control over Venezuela’s oil, reshaping energy markets, pressuring Russia’s revenues, and testing how far US power can reach in a world sliding toward resource geopolitics.
Jan. 8, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Slams Ukrainian-European Plan for Peacekeeping Force
European leaders and US envoys announced earlier that the security guarantees for Kyiv would include a US-led monitoring mechanism and a European multinational force that would be deployed.
Jan. 8, 2026
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